Abstract
Cable ties were originally invented in the late 1950s to prevent aircraft assembly workers’ from hand injuries when bundling and tying cables. This project examines the trajectory of cable ties, from specialised aerospace applications to their myriad uses in everyday life. Cable tie development echoes other technological innovations in contemporary material culture. The domestication of cable ties is investigated in relation to the Cold War, ‘Space Race’, and other military conflicts. The project forms part of a larger study on aerospace technology originated by Dr Alice Gorman.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | Eighth World Archaeological Congress - Doshisha University, Imadegawa Campus, Kyoto, Japan Duration: 28 Aug 2016 → 2 Sept 2016 http://pastglobalchanges.org/calendar/2016/127-pages/1565-wac8 (Congress website) |
Conference
Conference | Eighth World Archaeological Congress |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Kyoto |
Period | 28/08/16 → 2/09/16 |
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Keywords
- cable ties
- contemporary archaeology
- tracking stations